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Check Point Expands Leadership Position with Hundreds of New IPv6 Security Deployments

Achieves IPv6 Milestones with Industry-Leading Security Technology

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., - October 5, 2004 - Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced that it has seen increased demand for next generation Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) support. More than 750 Check Point IPv6 customer installations have occurred over the last year, actively providing customers with intelligent security protection.

"The increasing number of customers using our intelligent security solutions for IPv6 support as well as the latest industry accolades confirm that we are the de-facto leader in IPv6 security," said Gonen Fink, vice president, solutions and strategy for Check Point Software Technologies. "Check Point's innovative technology is consistently ahead of the market, and with our IPv6 support capabilities, our customers enjoy secure, worry-free protection for their advanced network deployments."

In addition to the increase in IPv6 security deployments, Check Point has also achieved the following IPv6 security milestones with Check Point® VPN-1®/FireWall-1® Next Generation™ with Application Intelligence™:

  • Exemplified Strength in Real-World Testing Environment - Check Point VPN-1/FireWall-1 Next Generation with Application Intelligence was the only security solution to demonstrate its strength during two phases of rigorous testing in a real-world IPv6 deployment, the "Moonv6" networking test project. To find out more about the Moonv6 project, please visit http://www.moonv6.org.

  • Only Security Vendor to Achieve New IPv6 Certification - Check Point VPN-1/FireWall-1 Next Generation with Application Intelligence was recognized with a new certification from an independent Japanese certification body, the IPv6 Ready Logo Committee, for its IPv6 software interoperability capabilities. For more information about the IPv6 Ready Logo Committee please visit: http://cf.v6pc.jp/.

  • First to Deliver Application Level Security for IPv6 Networks - Based on INSPECT, Check Point VPN-1/FireWall-1 Next Generation with Application Intelligence was the first solution to provide both network and application-level protection in IPv6 environments. To learn more about Check Point Next Generation with Application Intelligence, visit http://www.checkpoint.com/appint/index.html.

About Check Point Software Technologies
Check Point Software Technologies (www.checkpoint.com) is the worldwide leader in securing the Internet. It is the confirmed market leader of both the worldwide VPN and firewall markets. Through its Next Generation product line, the company delivers a broad range of intelligent Perimeter, Internal and Web security solutions that protect business communications and resources for corporate networks and applications, remote employees, branch offices and partner extranets. The company's Zone Labs (www.zonelabs.com) division is one of the most trusted brands in Internet security, creating award-winning endpoint security solutions that protect millions of PCs from hackers, spyware and data theft. Extending the power of the Check Point solution is its Open Platform for Security (OPSEC), the industry's framework and alliance for integration and interoperability with "best-of-breed" solutions from over 350 leading companies. Check Point solutions are sold, integrated and serviced by a network of more than 2,300 Check Point partners in 92 countries. For more information, please call us at (800) 429-4391 or (650) 628-2000, or visit us on the Web at http://www.checkpoint.com or at http://www.opsec.com.

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